A member asked:

I got a steroid shot yesterday for strep in l arm. 18 hours later my l arm is red and warm and my left shin has a reddish rash, normal???

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

No: You could very well be developing a cellulitis of the left arm. Steroids are not typically given for treatment of a strep infection as they reduce the ability to fight off infection by suppressing the immune system. Rash could be result of bacteremia you need to get it evaluated.

Answered 3/22/2018

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